Career Column

In the light of US court rulings on racism in science and affirmative action in higher education, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans is ever more important.

Mireille Consalvey draws on years of experience to present a 13-step checklist for success.

Leading a drive to lower your lab’s carbon footprint alongside your PhD research is tough. Start by celebrating small successes, says Caroline Giuglaris.

The ability to persevere through hardship is celebrated in research, but a ‘one size fits all’ approach can perpetuate inequalities, says Caitlin Aamodt.

Researchers must find personal ways to cope with impending losses — one way is by taking small solutions-oriented actions, says Kimberley R. Miner.

Work smarter, not harder, by building tools to streamline your workflow, says Beth Cimini.

By scouring websites and pestering university human-resources departments, Amanda Gorton and Tess Grainger are tracking the vast differences in leave entitlements across North America.

Online meetings can help you to widen your global scientific network and raise your profile, says Svetlana Ugarcina Perovic.

We both struggled with the idea of juggling our families and field teams — but we found good reasons to keep pursuing our goals.

A shift from individual to institutional performance in the next Research Excellence Framework exercise is welcome, but ignores the realities of academia.

Good luck trying to dismantle entrenched structures and processes, says Athene Donald — but don’t give up, support is out there.

My research area in the biological sciences department has a simple end-of-semester ceremony that helps us to share our successes, writes Ilinca Ciubotariu.

Experimentalists often need help to analyse data. Here’s how to ensure your collaboration is productive.

Smaller, often-specialized institutes aren’t for everyone, but they helped me to find satisfaction in my academic career.

Demographic-prediction algorithms have various challenges, following best practices can minimize the harms.

Hybrid work environments have altered how we connect with colleagues. But building work friendships can protect against burnout and make you more productive.

Subtle forms of misogyny attack female leadership and coerce women to conform to conventional gender norms. It’s time to call out these behaviours, say Alison Bentley and Rachael Garrett.

Christina Termini’s tweet on her do-it-yourself system for managing lab inventory went viral. Here’s how to implement the tool.

A female research group adapted the matchmaking format to make meetings more inclusive.

I spent more than a year in a manic state, burning out for the sake of my job. Here’s how I found balance again.